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Criticism

Yes, criticism is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does criticism mean?

noun

  1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
  2. a serious examination and judgment of something constructive criticism is always appreciated
  3. a written evaluation of a work of literature

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for criticism

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of criticism

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CRITICISM.

Words you can make from criticism

Unscramble CRITICISM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is criticism a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Criticism is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is criticism worth in Scrabble?

Criticism is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does criticism mean?

Criticism means: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.